I hate to throw things away. I can generally admit, from an intellectual perspective, that the things I keep have little to no value. But I realize that a change in circumstances, albeit unpredictable, might increase their value to me - so I like to keep them around just in case.

Tonight's example: this is homecoming week @ T's school and they are allowed to dress up tomorrow as any Disney character. She was thinking Pocahontas, for which her long dark hair would be perfect.

And of course, I used to have the perfect dress. It wasn't exactly a replica of what the Disney character wears, but it was neutral in color and simple enough that one would get the idea upon seeing it. I bought it in Mexico several years ago. Though I never wore it, I kept it around in case T had a school play or something similar for which it might be needed. Where is it? I gave it to Goodwill within the last 6 months in an effort to be 'realistic' about the things I need and the things I don't.